McMurray 50th anniversary

The couple was married Oct. 26, 1963, with Willie Jennings of Gate City, officiating.

They are the parents of Melissa Christine Cowden and husband Jeff. They are the grandparents of Jonathan Allen Cowden.
Mr. McMurray was hired by Kingsport Press in 1969 and retired from Quebecor Printing Company in 2006. He also worked for Formost Dairy for five years.